Although the news is distressing, hiding your kids from the truth will only mean that they hear it from someone else

Last year, an NSPCC report revealed that kids are becoming increasingly anxious about worldwide issues including Brexit, the US Presidential Election and troubles in the Middle East.

And now, in the wake of yesterday’s attack, children’s bereavement charity Winston’s Wish advise against hiding your kids away from the TV – and warn that they will only hear the news from other children.

A spokesman said: “This story is upsetting for children because they can imagine something like this happening to them or someone close to them.